All Over Now

This course lasted for 16 weeks, and I was terrified that I was going to fail. My writing has never been strong, and the thought of having to complete 5-6 page essays with a minimum word count was daunting. I almost gave up before I even started the class. However, I pushed through, and I cannot believe how much I've learned throughout this course. 

I feel I have become a stronger writer, able to find sources effectively, cite them correctly, and express ideas in more elegant ways. This course has allowed me to grow not only as a writer and a student but also as a person. I believe that improving my ability to explain things through writing will be beneficial in my professional life, as well as in my everyday communication.

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